The flight distance from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile to Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base (XIJ) in Ahmed Al Jaber AB, Kuwait is 14,234 kilometers (8,845 miles / 7,686 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east northeast at a heading of 77°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Chile with Kuwait. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:31 in Santiago, it's 08:31 in Ahmed Al Jaber AB. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,146 feet between the two airports. Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base sits lower than Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport.

The return flight from Ahmed Al Jaber AB (XIJ) to Santiago (SCL) follows a heading of 249° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) and Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base (XIJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.